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A new strategy to guide Waikato’s economic future has been adopted, setting a clear direction to grow jobs, lift incomes and strengthen the region’s long-term prosperity. The Waikato Regional Economic Development Strategy 2026/27–2029/30 builds on the region’s strong foundations – its natural resources, central location, diverse industries and people – to unlock new opportunities and […]
By Justin Tuburan There was a packed public gallery at last week’s council meeting seeking councillors’ support to more strongly oppose controversial conservation changes. Thames-Coromandel councillors were looking to ratify their submission to select committee on the government’s proposed Conservation Amendment Bill, which it ultimately pushed back by a week to make changes and reflect […]
A major investment in water treatment for Matarangi with the town’s new $5 million water treatment plant being officially opened. It was deemed somewhat appropriate that as the rain was pouring down outside, Thames Coromandel Mayor Peter Revell, locals, council staff and contractors, were inside looking at new plant. It was equipment which would now […]
By Justin Tuburan Labour has launched its push for the Coromandel seat, announcing New Plymouth-based list Member of Parliament, Glen Bennett, as its candidate for the electorate in November’s election. Despite living in New Plymouth for many years, Bennett says his candidacy “feels like a homecoming” as he has whakapapa in the region, growing up […]
A milestone today for the Waikato Waters collective which celebrated its transition from establishment to operations on July 1, when it will begin delivering water and wastewater services across several Waikato districts. Celebrated at an event held at the new Cambridge Wastewater Treatment Plant, with Local Government Minister Hon Simon Watts, also attending were shareholder […]
Being charged a fee to walk the Cathedral Cove track for international visitors is the subject of a public meeting at Hahei on Wednesday afternoon. The Department of Conservation is looking for feedback and is hosting the meeting at the local Hahei Hall. James Johnson DOC’s Manager of Budget and Funding Policy, James Johnson, […]
The long list of achievements amassed over more than 60 years of living in Whangamata signals the testament to Ralph Pitcher, today being named in the Kings Honours list. Ralph is now the holder of a Kings Service Medal. With his wife Doreen, the couple are highly regarded across the town for a lifetime of […]
As work continues on renewing Tairua’s Pepe Bridge on State Highway 25, Coromandel’s CFM and the New Zealand Transport Agency will provide regular updates and milestones. If there is any other major works underway we will include these also. This week with Pepe Bridge, the temporary pedestrian bridge is now in place – and NZTA […]
An undertaking today by the Department of Conservation that it will prioritise investment in Coromandel’s Mautohe Cathedral Cove, but will no longer maintain the Waimata-Gemstone Bay Track and Hahei Beach Short Walk. Recent efforts to reinstate the Waimata-Gemstone Bay and Hahei Beach Short Walk Tracks were undone by the January 2026 storm. Although DOC contractors […]
Under the banner of shaping the future of our community, a significant step this week for the proposed Whangamata Community Marae and Wellbeing Hub development. The trust undertaking the project revealed concept designs for the marae and the supporting community buildings. Marae Forecourt View Community Services Building Community Workshop Building Trust chairman […]
